'Operation Mercury' - The Battle of Crete
tv show
4 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired May 19, 2021
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Overview
20/5/1941. Under the code name 'Operation Mercury', Germany begins the airborne invasion of Crete. But the Nazis' estimations for an easy victory prove wrong. A throwback to the legendary Battle of Crete.
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Airborne Attack
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 50m
Air Date
May 20, 2021
Overview
In the morning of May 20, 1941, German fighters filled the sky over northern Crete. Survivors describe their dramatic experiences from the first two days of the Battle, while specialists analyze each side’s advantages and mistakes.